Summary

As the Web Content Manager, you’ll play a key role in shaping how the world experiences Colorado College online. Reporting to the Web and Digital Experience Director, you’ll oversee the daily management and continuous improvement of the college’s public-facing website and related digital platforms.

Description

Job Title: Web Content Manager

Department: Office of Communications & Marketing Administration

Campus Location: Main Campus

FLSA Status: Exempt/ Salaried

Position Type/ Work Schedule

2080 Hours per year
12 Months per year
40 Hours per week (Estimated)

About Us

Colorado College is a nationally recognized, residential liberal arts college with 2,300 students from around the world. Employees set the stage for student success by bringing their diverse experience and knowledge to the table. The college actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work.

Job Summary

In this dynamic role, you’ll lead web content strategy and updates, support campus web authors, and drive enhancement projects that make the site more engaging, accessible, and user-friendly. You’ll collaborate closely with colleagues in the Office of Communications & Marketing and departments across campus to support digital content needs, enhance the college’s information architecture (IA) and user experience, and ensure consistency with brand and accessibility standards across all digital properties.

Responsibilities

Manage and implement day-to-day updates to the college’s website and digital platforms, ensuring accuracy, brand consistency, accessibility compliance, and SEO optimization.
Create content for the web and advise campus colleagues on best practices for web content development.
Serve as project manager for designated web improvement projects, including site restructures, section redesigns, and content migrations, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications are effectively maintained.
Manage and implement day-to-day updates to the college’s Fine Arts Center (FAC) website and digital platforms, ensuring accuracy, brand consistency, accessibility compliance, and SEO optimization.
Provide training, guidance, and troubleshooting support for campus web authors; promote web content best practices, accessibility compliance, and brand alignment.
Write, edit, and optimize web content across college digital platforms with a focus on clarity, engagement, and SEO; support improvements to site architecture and navigation based on user needs and institutional goals.
Assist in tracking, analyzing, and reporting on web and digital engagement metrics to inform ongoing improvements and strategy.
Support the broader initiatives of the Web and Digital Experience team and contribute to the overall goals of the Office of Communications and Marketing.
Represent Office of Communications & Marketing on College committees and at campus-wide meetings as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; degree in communications, digital marketing, web design, journalism, English, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience managing and producing website content, preferably within a CMS environment.
Demonstrated experience with content writing, editing for web, SEO optimization, and web governance best practices.
Experience with determining and implementing information architecture improvements and user-centered content strategy development.
Familiarity with web accessibility standards (ADA/WCAG) and web content optimization for search engines and mobile devices.

One year of relevant work experience may be substituted for one year of required education (OR) one year of relevant academic coursework beyond the minimum requirement may be substituted for one year of required professional experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Understanding of information architecture, usability, and content organization principles
Knowledge of web analytics, SEO, and accessibility standards
Familiarity with web content management systems (CMS) and digital publishing tools
Strong writing, editing, and content strategy skills tailored for web audiences
Excellent project management, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills
Creative problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects, work collaboratively across departments, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
Commitment to supporting a diverse, inclusive, and accessible digital environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Cascade CMS strongly preferred.
Experience with Google Tag Manager and/or Google Analytics (GA4).
Experience in project management for web or digital initiatives.
Working familiarity with basic HTML/CSS and web publishing workflows.

Applicants are welcome to apply even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and encourage individuals with a genuine interest in the role to submit their applications.

Other Position Details:

Does not supervise others
Position will not drive CC vehicles

Application Instructions

Continuous Recruitment – for full consideration, apply by: 11/19/2025 for first consideration
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

As part of your application, please submit a website sample by uploading a document (.doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt, or .rtf) that includes a brief summary of your role in the site’s creation and management, along with a link to the live website.

In alignment with our commitment to reduce potential bias in hiring, applicants may redact any information that discloses their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from educational institutions on resumes, certifications, transcripts, or other application materials. There will be no penalties for the omission of such information.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

$62,653 to $75,183 per year

What We Offer:

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid vacation and sick time – accrual of 7.34 hours of vacation per pay period (176 hours, 22 days per year) and 4 hours of sick time per pay period (96 hours, 12 days per year)
Paid seasonal breaks and holidays (20 days per year)
403(b) retirement plans where employees contribute 5% of pay and CC contributes 10%
Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependents
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program

Wellness benefits include free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants

Accommodation Statement:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Colorado College, or if you cannot use the online application system, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (719) 389-6421 or HR@ColoradoCollege.edu

E-Verify Information:

This organization participates in E-Verify. For more information, visit www.e-verify.gov.

Benefit Information:

Please refer to https://mybensite.com/coloradocollege/

Leave Information:

Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html